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Show HN: Floe – an open-source plugin for sample libraries – CLAP/VST3/AU
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Floe is a free, GPL-licensed audio plugin that lets users play and transform sample-based instruments across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Because Floe is open-source and requires no user accounts, there is no hidden telemetry or credential storage that could be exploited. The GPL license lets engineers audit the code and verify that the plugin does not introduce malicious behavior into a DAW. Its offline, subscription-free model reduces supply-chain risk compared to proprietary alternatives.
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Floe is released under a GPL license with no accounts, subscriptions, or online dependencies, limiting exposure of user data.
The plugin supports the CLAP, VST3, and AU formats on Windows, macOS, and Linux, allowing integration with major DAWs without proprietary wrappers.
Developers can use Floe's open tools and Lua-based library-creation workflow to build and inspect sample libraries in a transparent format.
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